looking at consumerreports.org, their ratings of both non-HD and HD camcorders have Canons cameras all at the top of the reviews in any type they offer: miniDV, flash, etc. they are usually followed...

It's kind of nice in the auto industry that many vendors state weather it was made in the US or not. I bought some parts for my '68 Camaro from one vendor that lists both US and import repro parts. ...